CPSC2021-03-24
Birdie Belay Devices Recalled Due to Risk of Injury; Made by Beal Sas
Beal Sas, of France
Hazard
The device user can be unable to lower the climber, posing a risk of injury to the climber.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Beal Birdie Belay Devices and contact Liberty Mountain for a free replacement.
Sold at
REI stores nationwide, online at www.rei.com, www.moosejaw.com, and www.backcountry.com, and at outdoor equipment stores and indoor rock climbing gyms nationwide from July 2019 through February 2021 for about $75.
Affected count
About 1,400
Injuries reported
The firm has received three reports of the user being unable to lower the climber because the hand lever became detached from the device. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Beal Birdie Belay Devices
Consumer contact
Liberty Mountain collect at 801-307-9308 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, email at returns@libertymountain.com, or online at libertymountain.com and click on Recalls for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Birdie-Belay-Devices-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Injury-Made-by-Beal-SasDon't want to check this manually?
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